"Kent has decided that local news has been a real mistake and a terrible career move for him," says "Simpsons" executive producer Al Jean. "He wants to interview with a big cable news channel and goes to Fox News."

In a moment of truth during Brockman's meeting at the Fox News, Sorkin appears in a thought bubble above Brockman's head and advises the anchor on whether or not he should work for the cable channel. (The "Simpsons," of course, has a fondness for Fox News jokes.)

The episode — which is titled "Four Regrettings and a Funeral" and airs next fall as part of season 25 — also includes brief cameos from Joe Namath and Gordon Ramsay (who guested on a season 23 episode). Ramsay pops up in a joke about the Fox network.